Train hits pickup in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A woman was able to walk away from a very dangerous situation on Coulterville Road this afternoon. Her Dodge pickup truck got stuck on the train tracks.…
More To The Story with Staley - Local Woman Creates Seahorse Snacks, Sold in 50 States
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Three years ago, Stacy Martin found out she had a genetic predisposition to stomach cancer. An 80 percent chance she would someday come down…
Police charge bouncers at Boneyard after punching customer
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police confirm that they have charged two local security guards for a confrontation with a customer. We showed you the video from the encounter last fall at The Boneyard on…
New courthouse possibilities include Lookouts home
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - The federal government has picked three finalist sites for a new courthouse in Chattanooga. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) had previously announced plans to build a new federal courthouse in the city and retiring the…
Sheriff releases names of officers involved in fatal shooting
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police have now identified two of their officers who were also involved in the fatal shooting on Thursday. They are Officer Ryan Blevins and Investigator Brian McClard. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation…
Georgia Special Election headed to runoff
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Special Election to replace north Georgia representative David Ralston is headed for a runoff. Ralston's widow, Sheree Ralston led the field of five candidates with…
Fire Displaces Eight Residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A fire on Tuesday night has displaced 8 residents in Chattanooga. (more…)
Chattanoogans respond to Damar Hamlin injury
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Many Chattanoogans are praying for Buffalo Bulls safety Damar Hamlin to make a full recovery from his life-threatening injury on Monday Night Football. The entire country is…
Fitness Goal Setting and New Years Resolutions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Many people set their New Years resolutions around improving their health. Whether it be through weight loss, healthier eating, or just exercising more, the new year is a popular time to start. But keeping a resolution…
Road problems from storm in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Reports of Flooding or Wires Down / Trees Down The following locations are closed or have limited access: 351 Walsh Road (wires down) 342 Whitehall Road (wires down)…
State audit questions school bonuses from Covid grant
DYERSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - A West Tennessee County has been flagged by the State Comptrollers Officer on using Covid funds to give school administrators some bonuses. The report says the staff got "questionable" bonus payments over $60,000 from a federal…
Officials now say Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after hit in NFL game
CINCINNATI (AP) - Buffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after the Bills say his heart stopped following a tackle during the Monday Night Football game, which was indefinitely postponed. Hamlin collapsed on the field during…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blasts Republican leadership meeting
UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has fallen short in first-round voting to become House speaker. House Republicans fell into a tangle on the opening day of the new Congress. McCarthy is fighting to become speaker as his…
Special Election Today in North Georgia Mountains
BLUE RIDGE, Georgia (WDEF) - Five candidates are on the ballot for a special election in north Georgia on Tuesday. They are running to replace Blue Ridge Representative David Ralston, who died in November. The candidates include his widow, Sheree…
Local business owner reflects on New Year's resolutions
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Many in the community are beginning their latest annual New Year's resolutions for 2023. Lisa Dunny, the owner of Chattanooga Coffee Company, says she wants…
Local officials spread awareness on human trafficking
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and officials are looking to raise awareness to assist victims. The Hamilton County Health Department posted online that…
New laws take effect in Tennessee for 2023
NASHVILLE (WDEF) -- With a new year comes new legislation here in the Volunteer State. According to a press release from the Tennessee State Senate, several new laws…
One Person Shot on New Year's Eve in Alton Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police make an arrest after a shooting on New Year's Eve. (more…)
New Laws in Tennessee Going Into Effect for the New Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With the New Year upon us there are new laws you need to be aware of. (more…)
Nashville Star-Studded NYE Bash Draws Record Crowd
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A record-breaking 210,000 people from the Music City - and plenty more across the country - tuned in to watch CBS' NEW YEAR'S EVE LIVE:…
Son Saves Mother From Sale Creek House Fire
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man in Sale Creek drove home after church today to find his mother's house was on fire. (more…)
Blood Assurance Kicking Off 2023 With New Incentives
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- To kick off 2023, Blood Assurance is ringing in the New Year by celebrating National Blood Donor Month. (more…)
Shed Catches on Fire in Lookout Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A neighborhood in Lookout Valley was shutdown for a time earlier this evening. (more…)
20 Apartments Damaged in Fire off Mountain Creek Road
UPDATE: The cause of the fire is believed to be an electrical problem, possibly related to a heating unit in a top floor apartment, according to fire investigators. This is the…